Phil and Joel are joined by Portland-based NBA writer Ananth Pandian to discuss what's different about this year's Blazers, the culture of the team and city, and his cover story for SLAM Magazine on CJ McCollum. Then, Phil and Joel discuss what is (or isn't) driving their success and if their current play is sustainable in the future. Also, Phil shares his experience from his first Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

Show notes:

SLAM Cover Story: http://www.slamonline.com/nba/cj-mccollum-interview-cover-story/

On Twitter:

Ananth: https://twitter.com/Ananth_Pandian

Phil: https://twitter.com/phil_aroian

Podcast: https://twitter.com/nbanerdnight